Lord of the Ringsmovie actor Hugo Weaving addresses why he is reluctant to watchThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The actor portrayed Elrond, the Elven lord of Rivendell who helped bring together the Fellowship in the first movie. He appeared in all three films. Now, Robert Aramayo takes on the role of Elrond for the Prime Video television series, exploring the character’s deeds during Sauron’s initial rise to power inthe Second Age of Middle-earth. Season 2 is set to premiere this week, returning two years after a generally well-received first season.
While speaking toRadioTimes, Weaving admitted that he feels he is unlikely to dive intoThe Rings of Powerfor one main reason. However, he still wished Aramayo well in taking on the role of Elrond. Check out Weaving’s response below:
I haven’t seen it, and apologies to Robert. No, I spent too long in Middle-earth, and I don’t particularly want to go back there. I love New Zealand, I recently went back to New Zealand. But no, it’s funny - I think when you spend so much time on a particular piece, and in one way… it’s a big, big film, huge franchise, but for me, kind of, in a funny way, not a role that I think of with the same sort of stature in my head as it might do for fans.
So, no, apologies to Robert, but I haven’t seen it. I’m sure he’s great.
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Weaving isn’t the only star of Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringsmoviesto be reluctant about returning to J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. Despite her upcoming reprisal of the role of Éowyn forThe Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, Miranda Otto revealed in 2023 that she had similar feelings towards seeing the television series.The Hobbitstar Richard Armitage also ruled out watching the series, stating he had little interest in fantasy as a genre.
Elrond is one of the Lord of the Rings franchise’s most influential figures, and there is interest in knowing how the original actor views Aramayo’s younger take on the character.
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However, otherLord of the Ringscast members have shared their support forThe Rings of Power. Both Orlando Bloom and Billy Boyd, who played Legolas and Pippin respectively, shared their excitement for the series and its future, while Gollum actor Andy Serkis offered praise for its adaptation of Tolkien’s world. Furthermore, Boyd, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, and Sean Astin also stood with theRings of Powercastand crew when they became subject to racist backlash online, releasing a strong public statement condemning the harassment.
With a world as rich and beloved as Middle-earth, it is understandable why some may be disheartened by Weaving’s response. Elrond is one of theLord of the Ringsfranchise’s most influential figures, and there is interest in knowing how the original actor views Aramayo’s younger take on the character. Nevertheless, it is clear Weaving holds no ill will towards those takingLord of the Ringsforward, and hopes for the best asThe Rings of Powercontinues its epic.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
